Concerns Mount Over Partisan Poll Watchers as Elections Near

Election officials prepare for potential disruptions amid increased poll watcher deployments by both parties.

Election officials are enhancing security measures to prevent disruptions by partisan poll watchers during upcoming elections.
The Republican National Committee has recruited over 230,000 volunteers as part of an election integrity initiative, raising concerns about voter intimidation.
Some poll watchers have been linked to efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election, heightening tensions around their roles.
Democrats focus on ensuring voters are not hindered or intimidated, deploying their own observers and legal teams to key battleground states.
Authorities, including the DOJ, are actively monitoring compliance with election laws to safeguard the voting process.